Leica DM2700 P for TL Specifically configured for Asbestos Analysis

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 (located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) has issued Special Notice 36C25226Q0295 seeking the procurement of a Leica DM2700 P for TL microscope specifically configured for asbestos analysis. This civilian federal contract opportunity was posted on April 29, 2026, with a response deadline of April 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM Central Time. The product service code is 6515 (Laboratory Analytical Instruments), and the associated NAICS code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). The contracting office is located at 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This Special Notice represents a targeted procurement for specialized laboratory equipment to support the VA's operational needs.

Contractors responding to this opportunity must provide a Leica DM2700 P for TL microscope with factory calibration certification that includes a NIST-traceable micrometer scale. The VA specifies that calibration should be conducted in accordance with the NIOSH 7400 method using a certified phase-contrast test slide to establish appropriate calibration standards. Vendors are required to clarify which components will be calibrated and reported as part of the certification process. No set-aside designation has been applied to this procurement, meaning all eligible contractors may compete. The Special Notice will be archived 60 days following the response deadline, and interested parties should direct inquiries to the contracting office to ensure compliance with all technical and administrative requirements.